Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield Everyone Welcome

Cycle A – 15th June to 21st June 2008

Jesus spends a lot of his time with crowds. In the end it will be a crowd that causes his downfall; carried away by the passion of the moment, they are capable of anything.

But for all this Jesus never condemns the crowds. Rather he sees their underlying misery and despair. They are like sheep without a shepherd, lacking direction and security. It is in response to the dejection of the crowds that Jesus gathers his disciples together for their first mission. He wants to offer true leadership, a leadership that will cast out evil spirits and cure all kinds of disease and sickness. He wants to take away their brokenness and lack of love.

He has shown he can do this himself. Now he shares his power with disciples, sending them first of all to the people of Israel, for it is right that such healing is offered first to those the Lord has chosen as his own. Later the mission will be to the peoples of the nations as well, the Gentiles, for all are called to be healed and reconciled and to become members of God’s people.

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As the Ministers of Communion leave with Holy Communion for the sick:
We pray that our sick and housebound may receive this gift of their Lord with joy and openness of heart.

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Baptism Congratulations: Welcome to Memory Shamiso Mlalazi who was baptised here last Sunday and congratulations to parents Sikumbuzo & Cynthia.

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Anniversaries Occurring About This Time: Frances Nixon (16th) Denis Burigh, Allan James (17th) Harry Bramall (18th) William Henry Kitson, John Ryan (19th) George Arthur Little, Charles Garner, Catherine Hutchinson, Thomas Hutchinson (20th) Anna Croghan, Guy de Rouffignac, Teresa Allen, George Allen, Fr. Paddy Kinnerk (21st).

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We Pray for: Michael Keaveney, Ruth Coombs, Ester Doyle and all those who have died recently.

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Please pray for: Catherine Barrett, John Connell, Eric, Sandra Caesar, Nigel, Earl Jesse Stevens, Alice Green, Betty de Soysa, John Castley, Margaret Ryan, Lynne Todd, John Ashton, Margaret Lamb, Irene Kielbus, Doreen Boyden, Norman Upton, Brian Holt, Jean & Eric Addington, Kathryn Broughton, Bryan Vimpany, Barry Hunt, Lisa Monks, Anne Payne, Damien Osako, Bernadette Farrell, Jean O’Callaghan, John Douglas, Lesley Harrison, Betty Hebden, Jan Jennings, Martin McDermott and all those who are suffering mentally, emotionally or physically.

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
This will now take place at 11.30am until 12.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday instead of in the afternoon.

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The Keeping In Touch (KIT) Initiative - A Lay-Led Ministry
The Keeping In Touch (KIT) small group meetings will be taking place on 17th /24th June and 1st / 8th July and more information concerning these is available on the leaflets and posters at the back of the Cathedral.  The aim of the KIT initiative is to offer our church-going and non church-going parishioners the opportunity to explore their faith. If you know anyone who may be interested in these events, please take extra leaflets and pass them on.

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Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 17th - 27th June
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour is the patron of our Diocese. Her feast day is held on 27th June and a Novena will commence on Tuesday 17th June. The Novena will be prayed after every Mass celebrated in the Cathedral on the nine weekdays preceding the feast. After the Novena you are invited to light a candle at Our Lady’s shrine.

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Sung Requiem Mass (1962 Rite) - Saturday 21st June
At St Michael’s Cemetery Chapel, Rivelin Valley Road, Sheffield 12.30pm. To be celebrated for the Deceased CMS Members & Benefactors of St Michael's Cemetery Chapel. Contact Anthony Fitzpatrick (0114) 233 2801 for further details.

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Independent Safeguarding Authority Roadshow - Saturday 21st June
Taking place at the Hallam Pastoral Centre 10.30am to 12.30pm. There are a few places left if anyone would like to attend. Contact Anne Ashton on 0114 256 6453 or aashton@hallam-diocese.com

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Appeal - Weekending 21st & 22nd June
Sr Sujata will be making an appeal on behalf of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit at all Masses on the weekend of 21st / 22nd June. The Sisters work takes them to many parts of Africa, North & South America, Asia and the Pacific and also Europe. Their mission is to work with marginalised families, women, children, youth, the aged and the sick and dying. Please do offer Sr Sujata and Sr Gabriela who will be speaking at the Polish Mass, a warm welcome and your most generous support.

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Baptism Preparation Course 22nd & 29th June
This will take place at 3pm in the Parish Room. If you wish to have your child baptised please ask one of the priests for an enrolment form.

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Hallam Diocese Walsingham Pilgrimage - Saturday 28th June 2008
The 28th annual pilgrimage will be led by Rt Rev John Rawsthorne, Bishop of Hallam. Coaches depart from Pond Hill at 8.30am - return time approximately 9.30pm. Fare: adults £11.50; students £6.50 - all bookings will require a deposit of £5.00: cheques should be made payable to HDWP. Tickets from Joseph Durham on 0114 231 1494. Please see the poster for the day’s itinerary.

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Annual Deanery Lourdes Mass - Saturday 5th July
The Mass is to be hosted by St Mary’s High Green at 2pm and will also include Anointing of the Sick. The church hall will be used instead of the church as this provides easy wheelchair access from the car park and also has full disabled facilities. Would St Marie’s home visitors and Eucharistic Ministers please let the Cathedral Office know if any of the sick or housebound they visit would like to go.

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First Holy Communion - Sunday 6th July
Seventeen of our young people - and their parents, have been preparing for First Holy Communion which takes place in three weeks time. This is a very special time for them all and you are asked to support them with your prayers.

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Working for the Poor - Monday 7th July
CAFOD believes that CAMPAIGNING is a very effective way of helping the poor. You are invited to an evening at St Francis of Assisi Church, 277 Sandygate Road, S10 5SD at 7.30 pm to find out why CAFOD campaigns. Find out how we can use our pens, paper and emails to help poor people whose lives and environments are blighted by mining for the oil, gold and other metals we buy.

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Lectio Divina - House Groups
House groups meet regularly in the homes of parishioners in several locations around Sheffield. The groups pray with scripture using the method of Lectio Divina and grow in faith together. New members are always welcome. If you're interested, pick up a form at the back of the Cathedral or contact Gerard Stephens (01709 720156) for more information. Guides to Lectio Divina are also available at the back of the Cathedral.

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Catholic Singles
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk

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Vacancies
St Wilfrid’s Centre requires a paid Cleaner to work Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm. The hourly rate is £6 together with generous holiday entitlement. Contact Kevin Bradley on 0114 255 5720.

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St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Buxton requires a Headteacher for January 2009.  Salary range L19-L25.  Further details on the church notice board or from the school on 01298 23167 or enquiries@st-thomasmore.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Parking at the NCP Car Park - FOR ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Please ensure that you have your parking ticket punched before returning to your cars in order to pay the reduced charge of £1.60 for three hours parking. This will be done at the end of Mass by the priest or Jean the Sacristan.

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Update on the New Toilets
Following a meeting with the architect and the builders, we have been informed that the building work is running two months behind schedule and we are now looking at a completion date of mid-August.

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Sorry about the last few weeks. I plead a busy life, but I know none of you will believe me!